Schools Survey Letter
Dear Parent/Guardian
OldhamICT in Schools Survey 2007
I am writing to inform you that Oldham MBC will be conducting a survey over the next few weeks in schools across the Borough. In the first instance I am contacting families that have children in Years 7, 8 and 9 and 10.
Oldham MBC is currently involved in looking at different strategies to enhance learning, including the implementation of a Borough wide learning platform.
An effective learning platform will enable pupils to:
- Access learning materials created by their teachers and others, outside lesson time and from locations such as the library and home
- Store work and notes online for use in assignments, homework and revision, outside normal school hours
- Work at their own pace and with a wider choice of learning styles, through a more personalised curriculum
- Create an online portfolio, including digital photos and videos of performance as well as text
- Improve their ICT skills and online management of materials
- Submit homework and assignments for marking and assessment
- Communicate by email and participate in live discussions and forums with other students and teachers.
- Play a greater part in children's learning, where they have access to the learning platform from home
- Support children in any learning which takes place outside school
- Access their child's personal home page to keep track of their work and the curriculum
- View reports, attendance data and scores in assessment activities
- Communicate effectively with teachers, school administrators and others supporting their child’s learning
- Engage with wider school issues through online communication tools
- Become active partners with the school.
The main objective of the Oldham ICT in Schools Survey 2007 is to establish whether pupils use a personal computer at home and whether they have access to the Internet. Your child will be asked to complete the short survey by answering two simple questions. The three sections consist of the following questions:
Personal Details which will be completed using School Census data for accuracy
- Name
- Address
- Date of Birth
- Name of School
- School Year
Computer Section
- Do you have access to a computer at home?
Internet Section
- Do you have access to broadband Internet at home?
I’m sure you will agree that this research is very important and will go a long way in helping Oldham MBC to identify how technology can play a major part in shaping the future of education in Oldham.
If you have any objections to your child participating in this survey please contact the school
I would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Yours sincerely
Vicky Birch